Tooth abscess treatment offered by holistic dentist in Richmond, VA

The pain from a tooth infection (or “abscess”) can be so intense it stops everything in your life. If you are suffering, Dr. Olivia Hart at Richmond Family Dentistry offers holistic treatment for a dental abscess so you can get tooth abscess pain relief fast.

How to tell if you have an abscessed tooth

An abscess occurs when a pocket of pus forms due to a bacterial infection in your tooth or gums. They can form because of dental cavities, traumatic injuries, or in locations where prior dental work has been formed. If you have a tooth abscess, you may experience one or more of the following symptoms:

Severe pain in your tooth that may radiate to other locations in your head, ear, or neck

Fever

Swelling in your face

Swollen or painful lymph nodes

Sensitivity to temperatures and pressure in the area of the abscess

What to do for tooth infection pain

Fortunately, diagnosis and treatment of a tooth or gum abscess is quick and effective at Richmond Family Dentistry. Dr. Hart will see you as soon as possible in your dental emergency and evaluate your mouth for signs of infection and abscess. If one is found, Dr. Hart will use laser dentistry to perform the tooth abscess removal, along with holistic methods to help restore your mouth back to health. Tooth abscess antibiotics and/or homeopathic remedies may be prescribed to help fully eliminate the infection.

Some dentists recommend having a root canal performed if there is an abscess in the pulp of your tooth. However, in general, Dr. Hart recommends extraction and replacement of the tooth with a biocompatible zirconia implant or another ceramic tooth replacement option in these cases because a root canal might leave remnants of the infection lingering behind, where bacteria are then left to wreak havoc on the rest of your body as they flow through your bloodstream.

I love this office!!! The staff and Dr. are top notch. I always feel well cared for whether I am there for repair or maintenance. They make me feel like I'm being taken care of by a family member.~ Caroline S.